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Toyohara Kunichika — A Prosperous Bath House in the Licensed Quarters (Zensei sato sugata yu) | Meiji period, late 19th century
Toyohara Kunichika

A Prosperous Bath House in the Licensed Quarters (Zensei sato sugata yu) | Meiji period, late 19th century

A theatrical woodblock print depicting the interior of a thriving bathhouse in a licensed quarters district during the Meiji period. The composition captures the prosperity and social life of this entertainment venue.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Japanese Woodblock Prints

March 16, 2023

Estimate: $3,000 – $4,000

Lot 44

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Toyohara Kunichika, A Prosperous Bath House in the Licensed Quarters (Zensei sato sugata yu) | Meiji period, late 19th century

A theatrical woodblock print depicting the interior of a thriving bathhouse in a licensed quarters district during the Meiji period. The composition captures the prosperity and social life of this entertainment venue.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Licensed Quarters, Theater, Social Life, Ukiyo-e, Japanese Art, Bathhouse, Meiji Period, Woodblock Print, Urban Scene

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